What Causes Dust in Your House? Common Sources & Easy Fixes for Cleaner Air

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WhatCausesDust?

DustComposition

Dustisamixofskinflakes,textile fibers,petdander,pollen,mold spores,tracked-insoil,and microscopicpestslikedustmites.

DustBuildup

Dustbuildsupquicklyinroomswith friction(fabrics),airflowleaks(HVAC gaps),andweakfilters.

DustReduction

ApleatedMERV11–13filter, microfibercloths,andaHEPA vacuumcanquicklyreduceboth floatingandsettleddust.

CommonDustCulprits

SkinFlakes,Hair,andPet

Dander

Peopleandpetsshedthese organicparticlesconstantly,which thenfloatandsettleinyourhome.

TextileFibers

Frictionfromfabricslikeclothes, bedding,andrugsreleaseslintand othertextileparticlesintotheair.

OutdoorParticles

Soil,grit,andpollenarecarried indoorsonshoesandthroughair leaks,contributingtodustbuildup.

CombustionByproducts

Sootfromcandles,stoves,andothercombustion sourcescanriseandclingtoceilingsandwalls.

DustMiteDroppings

Thesemicroscopicpeststhriveinbedding,sofas,and carpets,feedingonskinflakesandleavingbehindwaste.

Understanding DustComposition

includingskinflakes, textilefibers,pet dander,pollen,mold spores,tracked-insoil, anddustmite droppingsandbody parts.

TheDustCycle

Dust cumulation

Factors

friction,airleaksin HVACsystems,and low-efficiencyairfilters. Dailyactivitieslike walking,vacuuming, andceilingfanusecan alsostirupsettleddust.

Reducing rborneDust

PreventingDust Buildup

withaHEPA-equipped model,andwiping surfaceswith microfiberclothscan effectivelycaptureand removefloatingdust particles.

maintainingaregular cleaningschedule,and reducingtrack-infrom outsidecanhelp preventongoingdust accumulationinthe home.

MaintainingaDust-FreeHome

Proactivelymanagedustinyour homebyupgradingyourHVACfilter, usingmicrofibercloths,and maintainingaregularcleaning schedule.Thiswillhelpyoubreathe easierandkeepyourhomelooking cleanerforlonger.

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